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Family:

Sapindaceae (Magnoliophyta)

Accepted Name:

This name is currently accepted.

Common Names:

Norway maple

Description:

Family name: Aceraceae

Scientific name: Acer platanoides L.

Etymology:

Common name: Norway maple

Description: Medium to large deciduous tree, rounded crown, densely branched; typically 40' t 60' tall, but can reach 90'; opposite, 5-lleaves, uniform dark green color; numerous small, yellow-green flowers; Fruit (samara) turns green to tan.

Ecology:

Distribution: Widely naturalized in North America, specifically Northeastern United States, Eastern Canada, and Northwestern United States and adjacent Canada.

Origin: Europe

Flowering time: April

Conservation status: Invasive species

Notes:

Flora and Monograph Treatment(s):

Acer platanoides L.: [Book] Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.